HRES 1236
111th Congress
House
Labor and Employment
Accidents
Coal
Congressional tributes
Mining
West Virginia
Worker safety and health
Honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending condolences to their families and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster.
Introduced: April 13, 2010
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Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 30, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Apr 14, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 14, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 199). (text: CR H2537)
Apr 14, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 199).(text: CR H2537)
Apr 14, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2551)
Apr 14, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 14, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1236.
Apr 14, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2537-2542)
Apr 14, 2010
Mr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 13, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 13, 2010
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2010 | House · vote #199 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 409–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Extends the deepest condolences of the nation to the families of these men.
Recognizes all coal miners for enduring the loss of their coworkers and maintaining courage throughout this ordeal.
Commends the rescue crews for their valiant efforts to find these miners.
Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the miners' families during the rescue and recovery operations.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1